Chouna Gram Panchayat, Dhauladevi
Chouna is a Gram Panchayat located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Dhauladevi Kshettra Panchayat and Almora Zila Panchayat. Chouna Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Chauna Bhanar and Faltiya. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chouna Gram Panchayat
Chouna Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chauna Bhanar |
| 2 | Faltiya |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chouna Gram Panchayat
Chouna Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chouna Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Dhauladevi Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chouna Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Almora Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chouna Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chouna Gram Panchayat
Where is Chouna Gram Panchayat located?
Chouna Gram Panchayat is located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Dhauladevi Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Chouna Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Chouna Gram Panchayat: Chauna Bhanar and Faltiya.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Chouna Gram Panchayat come under?
Chouna Gram Panchayat comes under Dhauladevi Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Almora district.
Which District Panchayat does Chouna Gram Panchayat come under?
Almora Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chouna Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?
Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Chouna Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dhauladevi Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Almora Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Chouna Gram Panchayat?
Chouna Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chouna Gram Panchayat do?
Chouna Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.